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June 12, 2025

VCU undergraduates visit the halls of power to advocate for pancreatic disease research and funding
June 11, 2025

Richmond’s historic Pump House ‘works’ again, thanks to VCU and VR
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June 11, 2025

Weijia Pan wins 28th annual Levis Reading Prize for ‘Motherlands’
June 9, 2025

VCU continuing education certificate builds momentum to train youth development professionals
June 6, 2025

Highlighting education research and the real world, VCU scholars bring life to stories from the field
June 5, 2025

With VCU ties, Legacy Ruck and Roll is a reminder that war’s impact reaches ‘beyond the battlefield’
June 4, 2025

VCU awarded $2.3 million grant to support Pell-eligible students
June 2, 2025

Luke Johnson wants to prepare for the worst
May 30, 2025

Enterprise Marketing and Communications at VCU wins multiple Virginia PR awards
May 30, 2025

VCU Center for Drug Discovery realigns to advance innovative therapies
May 30, 2025

When did bedbugs become a common nighttime nuisance? VCU expert Brian Verrelli has an answer
May 28, 2025

Class of 2025: Briany Cruz returned to VCU to make social work even more impactful at home
May 28, 2025

'Ringing the Bell': Wilder honored by Richmond Bar Association for promoting democracy and government
$A photo of a hand typing on a laptop. In front of the laptop screen is a projection that shows an illustration of a brain and text that reads \"AI\"$
May 28, 2025

VCU introducing minor in AI studies that uses the humanities and sciences as a framework
May 27, 2025

VCU professor Yaoying Xu honored for lifetime scholarship in multicultural/multiethnic education
May 23, 2025

Class of 2025: Jada Hargrove went viral for holding something more precious than her diploma
May 22, 2025

Class of 2025: Nawaf Tamim expands artistic lens and cultural exchange at VCUarts
May 21, 2025

Bubbling with brainpower, VCU researcher’s device may transform infant respiratory care
May 19, 2025

African American studies professor Adam Ewing earns National Humanities Center fellowship
May 19, 2025

How I found my research: By studying grief, Diane Diaz hopes to transform ‘pain into purpose’
May 16, 2025

VCU inventors take a big step toward lifesaving therapy for premature infants in respiratory distress
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May 15, 2025

Class of 2025: Dentistry graduates answer the call to underserved communities
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May 15, 2025

cRam Session: Health Science in the Time of Uncertainty – Public Health and the Politicization of Science
$A photo of a man standing against a pillar and smiling. Behind him is a wall that says \"VCU College of Health Professions\" in silver letters.$
May 14, 2025

Class of 2025: ‘Jack of all trades’ Travis Thomas is well-suited for health services
May 14, 2025

Medical students provide free health screenings at community clinic
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May 14, 2025

VCU’s first Student Employee of the Year? She’s completing her first year as a Ram
May 13, 2025

Class of 2025: Austin Barnhardt is prepared to provide comprehensive care in rural communities
May 13, 2025

Class of 2025: Fashion designer Franchesca Claros-Chavez finds and shares her style
May 13, 2025

Class of 2025: Sophie Laman aimed straight for VCU’s forensic science program
May 13, 2025

In pictures: Commencement activities
May 12, 2025

Class of 2025: Sarah Heise thrives in leadership roles in School of Dentistry
May 12, 2025

Class of 2025: With dual master’s degrees, Kelci Straka-Mai promotes public health and social work
May 12, 2025

Two skills – English and research – take the spotlight at VCU symposium
May 12, 2025

VCU implements traffic plan for high school graduations at Siegel Center beginning May 19
May 10, 2025

At VCU’s commencement, Kickstarter CEO challenges graduates to pursue their wildest dreams
May 9, 2025

Class of 2025: Doctorate comes before driver’s license for Lindai Xie
May 9, 2025

Class of 2025: Many, many thumbs-up for aspiring teacher Krystal Zelaya
May 9, 2025

VCU Board of Visitors sets 2025-26 tuition and fees
May 8, 2025

Class of 2025: Jerry John Rawlings Mensah fights disease through data science
May 8, 2025

From potato chips to catheter tips, VCU College of Engineering students show off their creative solutions
May 8, 2025

Search for next provost is underway and features upcoming listening sessions
May 8, 2025

VCU chemistry professor Julio Alvarez receives grant to further explore the origins of life on Earth
May 8, 2025

VCU’s May 2025 commencement by the numbers
May 7, 2025

Class of 2025: Brandcenter’s Wanda Felsenhardt finds artful opportunities to develop her skills and gain experience
May 7, 2025

VCU Brandcenter students go in ‘reverse’ to advance their careers
May 7, 2025

VCU to celebrate May commencement on Saturday
May 6, 2025

Class of 2025: Tamara Eddy was happily ‘bitten by the bat’
May 6, 2025

Class of 2025: Wilder School’s Tiffani Vasco envisions human impact through urban planning
$A photo of a pile of books next to a photo of a man. The pile of books shows the book spine of each book. They are all white and have black text that reads \"THE MAN FROM FIGUERAS.\"$
May 6, 2025

Longtime dance professor Chris Burnside shares life stories in ‘The Man from Figueras’
May 6, 2025

VCU undergraduates awarded Gilman Scholarships for 2025
May 5, 2025

Certain traits in romantic partners can amplify the impact of a person’s genetic risk for alcohol problems
May 5, 2025

Class of 2025: Advanced nursing degree gives Brooke Gore a chance to truly graduate
May 5, 2025

Class of 2025: Felicia Fowler relishes the long journey to her VCU degree
May 5, 2025

RVA native Everette Taylor brings grit and empathy to dream role as Kickstarter CEO
May 2, 2025

Class of 2025: From VCU Police to the School of Business, Stephen Kouevi takes root
May 2, 2025

Class of 2025: In the School of Dentistry, three familiar faces become friends – and build on family ties
May 1, 2025

Calling all graduating students: How would you sum up your VCU experience?
May 1, 2025

Class of 2025: Holly Byers blends compassion for patients with scientific discovery
May 1, 2025

Class of 2025: Pharmaceutical sciences student from Brazil brings high-tech touch to health care projects
May 1, 2025

Patricia Kinser is named VCU School of Nursing dean
May 1, 2025

VCU-led research highlights semaglutide’s potential for treating fatty liver disease
April 30, 2025

Blue Wooldridge, longtime public service educator at the Wilder School, dies at 86
April 30, 2025

Class of 2025: The spirit of brotherhood propelled Jagpal Chahal to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner
April 30, 2025

VCU Board of Visitors to meet in person May 8-9
April 29, 2025

Class of 2025: In social work and sobriety, Hilda Quansah found solid footing so she could excel
April 29, 2025

Four honorees spotlighted for multicultural enrichment at VCU
April 29, 2025

Meet-a-Ram: ‘Miss Peaches’ is a kind and constant presence at Shafer Court Dining Center who treats students like family
April 29, 2025

New minor in research ecosystems to debut in fall 2025 at VCU
April 28, 2025

At Virginia’s Executive Mansion, Martin Townes serves the present and preserves the past as butler-historian
April 28, 2025

Class of 2025: VCU Votes co-leader Merilyn Arikkat drives civic engagement among fellow students
April 28, 2025

ConnectED program is a powerful link for VCU students
April 28, 2025

More than 5,000 donors support VCU’s fourth annual Giving Day
April 25, 2025

‘Like a family’: Orthopaedics mentorship network supports aspiring surgeons
April 25, 2025

Class of 2025: After pausing her studies, Chanté Holt found fulfillment on a fresh academic path
April 25, 2025

Research internships are a PET project with personal ties for junior Daniel Gharavi
April 24, 2025

Brian Brown named VCU School of Business dean
April 24, 2025

Class of 2025: Health Ph.D. was a harmonious fit for speech language pathologist Megan Crawford
April 24, 2025

Undergraduates flex their comics creativity in VCU’s Graphic Narratives Lab
$A photo of two men standing to the left and two women standing to the right of a white sign. The sign says \"Richard T. Robertson School of Communication\" in black letters.$
April 24, 2025

VCU adopts a new name for the Robertson School
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April 23, 2025

AI method can help brands save time and money in refining their advertising
April 23, 2025

Class of 2025: Jenna Hallinger gets her hands around history
April 23, 2025

Right from the start, new VCU chapter of Humanity First gets to make an international impact
April 22, 2025

Class of 2025: That guy driving the hot dog? It’s Trey O’Shea
April 22, 2025

Dale Quarterman, who oversaw the launch of VCU’s bachelor’s program in photography, dies at 81
April 22, 2025

In her short film based on Poe’s ‘Annabel Lee,’ VCUarts undergraduate finds inspiration from depression
April 22, 2025

Physics outreach program brings relatable science – and inspiration – to middle school students
April 21, 2025

Arts education major embraces research through an artistic lens
April 21, 2025

Class of 2025: Esha Sharma finds harmony through humanities and hard science
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April 21, 2025

Mellon Foundation grant will support launch of Indigenous Humanities Lab at VCU
April 21, 2025

Pope Francis’ legacy may be a ‘bridge between tradition and modernity’
April 21, 2025

Symposiums this week showcase how students are rising stars in VCU’s vibrant research community
April 18, 2025

Class of 2025: Sunny Makwana emerges from his shell in the School of Pharmacy
April 18, 2025

For their service to VCU, these big numbers reflect their even bigger impact
April 18, 2025

VCU appoints Monica Swahn dean of School of Public Health
April 18, 2025

VCU research remains strong, growing – and ‘above all’ impactful, VP Rao says in annual address
$An illustration of a black and yellow compass with a yellow banner over it that says \"VCU GIVING DAY\" in black letters.$
April 17, 2025

Fourth annual Giving Day will bring the VCU community together
April 17, 2025

VCU School of Public Health hosts inaugural lecture in memory of late professor
April 16, 2025

10 fun ways to teach kids about money
April 16, 2025

45 Honors College students present research and creative scholarship at prestigious showcase
April 16, 2025

Chemistry professor Brian Fuglestad honored with rising star award from drugmaker Eli Lilly
April 16, 2025

Inspired in his youth, undergraduate Jeremy Lopez goes with the flow in engineering
April 15, 2025

America’s smallest falcon captures the interest and insight of undergraduate researcher Kaylynn Breland
April 15, 2025

College of Engineering hosts celebration for inaugural Virginia FIRST Robotics Day
April 15, 2025

Recognizing leadership and legacy, Excellence in Virginia Government Awards honor six who have been powered by public service
April 15, 2025

Susan Gooden, dean of the Wilder School, receives lifetime honor for scholarly impact on public administration
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April 15, 2025

Three undergraduates and one recent alum earn distinguished awards for international summer study
April 14, 2025

Beverly Warren returning to VCU as interim provost
April 14, 2025

Class of 2025: With a head start in high school, engineering student Ellie Sabalewski solidified a passion for research
April 14, 2025

Researchers may have solved decades-old mystery behind benzodiazepine side effects
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April 14, 2025

VCUarts alum Steven Marque has remained in tune with his dream
April 11, 2025

One scan at a time, VCU researchers give life to history in Richmond’s Black cemeteries
April 11, 2025

Update about our international students
April 10, 2025

Class of 2025: Father and daughter Jason and Laila Hendricks relish their family ties – and family time – on campus
$A photo of a man speaking behind a podium. The front of the podium says \"VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF HISTORY\" in black letters.$
April 10, 2025

The voice of Lincoln offers compelling counterpoint to today’s zero-sum thinking, pastor and publisher says at Blake Lecture
April 9, 2025

Dining Services has a full menu of projects focused on sustainability
$A photo of a small billboard with a photo of a rat using two macaroni noodles as a flotation device in water. White text reads \"Survive the next rainstorm. Use a Life Kraft.\"$
April 9, 2025

In New York City, billboard rat-vertising from VCU Brandcenter students captures the spotlight
April 9, 2025

Message to the VCU community about international students, scholars and employees
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April 9, 2025

VCU Board of Visitors invites public comment on proposed tuition and fees for fiscal 2025-26
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April 8, 2025

10 VCU graduate programs ranked among the top 50 in their fields
April 8, 2025

Connecting art, protest and local history, professor Laura Middlebrooks steps outside the classroom to make an impact inside it
April 8, 2025

How I found my research: Abby Bressette seeks a richer understanding of the natural world
April 8, 2025

Longtime journalism professor and Capital News Service founder Wilma Wirt dies at 89
April 7, 2025

‘The humanities humanize us’: Students explore patient care through art
$A photo of a woman standing in the middle of Times Square and smiling. She is opening a jacket to reveal a t-shirt that says \"VCU\" and has an illustration of a teddy bear on it.$
April 7, 2025

Class of 2025: Nathalie Santis seeks to build on experiences and connections made at New York Fashion Week
April 7, 2025

Q&A: How VCU is navigating a changing federal landscape
April 4, 2025

VCU inventor gives lawmakers a look at the virtual reality treatment that is serving veterans’ mental health
April 3, 2025

19th Annual Burnside Watstein Awards highlight community empowerment
April 3, 2025

VCU Board of Visitors to meet in person April 9
April 2, 2025

Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor will be VCU’s May commencement speaker
$A photo of a man leaning his left arm against a chair and his right hand on his hip. He is standing next to a desk that has a stack of books, a bobblehead of James Madison, and a bust of Thomas Jefferson with two denim baseball caps that say \"We the People\" in white text covering its face.$
April 2, 2025

Meet-a-Ram: History Department alumni honoree was a close call – geographically
April 2, 2025

VCU startup wins $800k grant to propel its infection-fighting surgical gel
April 1, 2025

Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos to depart VCU for Penn State
$The painting \"The Starry Night\" by Vincent Van Gogh. It shows a sky swirling with different shades of blue as stars and the moon glow in yellow. The landscape shows rolling hills, a village, and twisting trees in dark blues and greens.$
April 1, 2025

The van Gogh masterpiece ‘The Starry Night’ is more art than science, researchers report
April 1, 2025

VCU to celebrate innovations and breakthroughs during Research Weeks
March 31, 2025

‘It feels real’: Simulation training provides safe and realistic environment for learners
March 31, 2025

At the huge Consumer Electronics Show, a tiny innovation from VCU gets a spotlight
March 31, 2025

VCU researcher finds insights into social media, activism and journalism by exploring unrest in Egypt
March 28, 2025

Scott M. Strayer shows the breadth of practice available to family medicine physicians
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March 28, 2025

VCU launches Women’s Impact Network
March 28, 2025

World@VCU: Luz Rodriguez from the Dominican Republic
March 27, 2025

Two VCU researchers named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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March 27, 2025

VCU author examines symbolic use of jewels in Cervantes’ work
March 27, 2025

Virtual reality, real skills: Simulations are offering a fresh approach to nursing education
$A photo of a woman from the chest up. She is standing behind a computer monitor and in front of a display screen. The screen has black text that reads \"ChatGPT, Deep Learning Large Language Models (LMs), Nurse Anesthetics, Next Generation Image\"$
March 26, 2025

How I found my research: Cayla Ann DeGuzman studies AI’s role in training for nurse anesthetists
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March 26, 2025

New Library of Congress exhibit delves into Revolutionary War rivals with help from VCU’s Brooke Newman
March 26, 2025

Real estate professor Brent Smith selected as VCU’s newest Fulbright Specialist
March 25, 2025

Class of 2025: VCUarts senior Delaney Slavik finds the right mix of motion and sound
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March 25, 2025

Lights, camera, match: Class of 2025 rings in Match Day on the red carpet
March 25, 2025

With the Richmond area eyed for a world-first nuclear plant, VCU expert outlines the remarkable potential for clean energy – and the uncertainty
March 25, 2025

Women who paved the way at VCU
March 24, 2025

School of Education professor Paul Wehman receives national award for career impact through rehabilitation research
March 24, 2025

Students embrace playing a pivotal role in the creation of the Bruce Oliver Tucker mural
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March 24, 2025

VCU establishes School of Life Sciences and Sustainability
March 21, 2025

Social work student’s focus is entrepreneurship for everyone, everywhere
$An aerial view of the VCU Student Commons Plaza with people walking across it. In the middle of the plaza is a circle made of yellow and black bricks. The yellow bricks spell out the letters \"VCU.\"$
March 21, 2025

Update about Board of Visitors Resolution
March 19, 2025

Belief in AI as a ‘Great Machine’ could weaken national security crisis responses, new VCU research finds
March 19, 2025

New VCU accelerated program will allow students to earn bachelor’s and Pharm.D. degrees in 7 years
March 19, 2025

School of Nursing recognized for commitment to gerontological nursing
March 19, 2025

VCU safety veteran Tom Briggs named chief risk officer
March 18, 2025

VCU researchers are developing a long-acting medication for opioid addiction
March 18, 2025

World@VCU: Ali Ansari from Afghanistan
March 17, 2025

‘Full-circle moment’ highlights the power of mentorship in VCU career communities
March 17, 2025

Comprehensive academic coaching program offers notable boost for nursing students
March 17, 2025

VCU alum Lanto Griffin takes aim at a big season on the PGA TOUR
March 14, 2025

Staff Senate Awards for Excellence reflect shared commitment across VCU campuses
March 14, 2025

Two factors could help close the hiring gap for autistic job seekers, VCU researcher finds
$A photo of a man standing in front of a back whall with white and yellow letters that spell out \"HOME OF THE BLACK & GOLD VCU\"$
March 14, 2025

Uncommon ‘teammates’ join forces to help VCU student-athletes consider life beyond sport
March 13, 2025

Joint training drill’s planned chaos is invaluable to VCU Police and Richmond Police Department
March 13, 2025

Updated schedule: VCU Board of Visitors to meet in person March 20-21
$A photo of two people standing on either side of a black sign with gold letters that reads \"VCU Medical Weight Loss.\"$
March 13, 2025

Weight loss rotation equips future physicians to address obesity and its complexities
March 12, 2025

Summit exposes students from underrepresented backgrounds to careers in dentistry
March 11, 2025

Future physicians celebrate early matches
March 11, 2025

World@VCU: Ximena Motta Hernandez from Colombia
March 10, 2025

Education researcher Luciana de Oliveira receives national award for contributions to second language scholarship
March 10, 2025

For war crimes defendants, media coverage can reflect how audiences see ‘local justice’ and ‘international justice’ differently
March 7, 2025

22 VCU health sciences schools and departments rank in top 50 for NIH research funding
March 7, 2025

A natural progression: VCU senior joins professor for Harvard research project into elections
March 7, 2025

At annual Give Kids a Smile, School of Dentistry delivers community care to children in need
March 6, 2025

By mapping millions of cells, VCU researchers are gaining new insights into pediatric respiratory conditions
March 6, 2025

Celebrity endorsements can drive advocacy by fans, VCU researcher finds
March 6, 2025

VCU Alumni seeks nominations for 10 Under 10 awards
March 6, 2025

VCU Health unveils mural and renames auditorium in honor of Bruce Oliver Tucker
March 6, 2025

VCU, Richmond police departments to conduct active shooter training exercise at VCU on March 12
March 5, 2025

As a national model, VCU is facilitating service-learning study abroad for first-generation and other students
March 5, 2025

VCU community steps up, collecting more than 500 pairs of shoes for local public school students
March 5, 2025

VCU Wilder School announces recipients of 17th Excellence in Virginia Government Awards
March 3, 2025

Chatbots, avatars and more: VCU researchers delve into AI’s potential in public health
March 3, 2025

VCU researchers assess land impacts of Virginia’s solar industry — now and in the future
$An aerial view of the VCU Student Commons Plaza with people walking across it. In the middle of the plaza is a circle made of yellow and black bricks. The yellow bricks spell out the letters \"VCU.\"$
Feb. 28, 2025

Update about federal directives
Feb. 27, 2025

At the movies: Professors review Oscar-nominated films through the lens of their expertise
Feb. 27, 2025

Ram Fridges are giving new life to leftovers
$An aerial view of the VCU Student Commons Plaza with people walking across it. In the middle of the plaza is a circle made of yellow and black bricks. The yellow bricks spell out the letters \"VCU.\"$
Feb. 27, 2025

VCU Board of Visitors committee members to meet in person